From Ancient Priestesses to Modern Yogis: The Hidden Role of Women in War and Healing
Throughout history, women have been both warriors and healers, using spiritual wisdom to guide their people through times of war and crisis. From the priestesses of Delphi to Joan of Arc and Ukraine’s modern yogis, these women have held the sacred balance between protection and healing, action and meditation.
Today, the women of Yogis of Ukraine continue this ancient lineage, showing that spiritual practice isn’t an escape from war—it is a way to transform it.
Ancient Priestesses: The First Spiritual Warriors
Long before modern warfare, priestesses played a crucial role in guiding warriors, healing trauma, and preserving sacred knowledge.
🏺 Greek Priestesses & the Temples of Healing
The Oracle of Delphi channeled divine wisdom for leaders facing war and political crises.
The healing temples of Asclepius combined breathwork, dreams, and spiritual rituals—just as Kundalini Yoga heals trauma today.
The Greek concept of “metis” (wisdom + adaptability in crisis) describes how these Ukrainian women navigate war with resilience and clarity.
⚔️ Celtic Banduri & Warrior Queens
The Banduri (women seers) were both healers and warriors, known for their ability to enter altered states to guide their people.
Boudicca, the Celtic warrior queen, fought for her nation while deeply rooted in spiritual wisdom—just as these Ukrainian yogis blend yoga and national service.
🌄 Tibetan Dakinis: Transforming Suffering into Wisdom
Dakinis, female embodiments of enlightened energy, were known for fierce compassion and spiritual strength in times of crisis.
The Tibetan teaching of using suffering as fuel for enlightenment aligns perfectly with how these women are navigating war with spiritual courage.
🛡️⚜️ Joan of Arc and Ukraine’s Yogis: A Timeless Parallel
Joan of Arc was an ordinary girl who rose to lead a spiritual and military revolution in France’s darkest hour. Like Joan:
The Ukrainian yoginis emerged from everyday life to lead their people in spiritual resilience.
Joan received visions and divine guidance—these yoginis access higher wisdom through Kundalini Yoga and meditation.
Modern-Day Yogis: The Spiritual Warriors of Ukraine
These Ukrainian women follow in the footsteps of ancient priestesses, carrying forward sacred wisdom through Kundalini Yoga.
💬 As Ukrainian yogi Oleksandra Shyian explains:
"Meditation helps me keep myself in balance. Light dispels darkness. You must shine. The only way is through yoga, meditation, and supporting one another."
Just as ancient priestesses served as healers in times of war, these women are using yoga to:
✔ Heal trauma in soldiers and refugees
✔ Offer emotional resilience to civilians
✔ Provide spiritual leadership when the world is in chaos
Why This Matters to Us Today
These women remind us that spiritual practice isn’t just for monasteries or temples—it’s for war zones, workplaces, and everyday life.
🚀 The same spiritual technologies that help soldiers recover from war can also help us navigate:
Workplace stress & burnout
Family conflicts & emotional exhaustion
Anxiety & uncertainty about the future
The Greek healing temples, Celtic seers, Joan of Arc, and Tibetan Dakinis all understood this: spiritual practice is not a luxury—it’s a necessity for resilience. It's the hidden role of women in war and healing.